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Bioremediation of PFAS: A Scientific Reality, Not a Utopian Dream
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have long been regarded as nearly
indestructible environmental pollutants. Their persistence in n
Tommaso A. Dragani
Feb 203 min read
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New Frontiers in Microplastic Bioremediation: Bacteria and Algae as Natural Cleaners
Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a significant environmental crisis, threatening global ecosystems and human health.
Tommaso A. Dragani
Jan 243 min read
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Unraveling the microplastic menace: exploring environmental, neurological and health effects using zebrafish models
Bioremediation which harnesses the metabolic capabilities of microorganisms to degrade and detoxify contaminants offers a promising approach
Tommaso A. Dragani
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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Revolutionizing PFAS Detection: Fast and Affordable Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry
A significant breakthrough in PFAS detection has occurred with the development of a novel, low-cost technique using paper spray and mass...
The Aspidia Team
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Unearthing Hidden PFAS Variants: A Comprehensive Look at Environmental Contamination
A recent study published in Science Advances has revealed the presence of no fewer than 11 previously unidentified per- and...
The Aspidia Team
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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Microplastics and Perfluorinated Compounds: A Deadly Combination for Aquatic Life
Microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a dangerous tandem of pollutants plaguing our aquatic ecosystems....
Tommaso A. Dragani
Sep 24, 20232 min read
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Development of a bioremediation system for fluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) is possible
There is no simple, non-chemical, non-incineration-based, inexpensive method to remove per- and poly-fluoroalkyl compounds (PFASs) from...
The Aspidia Team
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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Bioremediation could be an effective new tool for reducing PET microplastic pollution
Microplastics in aquatic environments are of increasing concern Only a small portion of the huge amount of plastic produced in the world...
The Aspidia Team
Sep 4, 20222 min read
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Bioremediation can be a tool to reduce pollution and save the environment
Every year humanity produces a huge amount of pollutants, plastics, and other complex compounds, including halogen compounds. It is...
The Aspidia Team
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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SARS-CoV-2 virus variants and implications for pandemic control
New variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus continually emerge and pose a challenge to pandemic control through vaccination. Which variants are...
Cristina Dragani MPharm
Jan 6, 20227 min read
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Why develop mucosal vaccines
Protective mucosal immune responses are most effectively induced by mucosal immunization via oral, nasal, intestinal, or vaginal routes,...
Cristina Dragani MPharm
Jun 13, 20213 min read
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Meet Aspidia, a startup researching innovative shot-free vaccines
Aspidia aims to conduct innovative, multidisciplinary scientific research to develop novel mucosal vaccines, which are administered by...
Cristina Dragani MPharm
Mar 14, 20214 min read
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